tartlike adjective2 •Resembling or characteristic of a tart (prostitute or loose woman).We're talking about a workplace where any young woman with a sufficiently tartlike demeanor could reportedly enjoy the President's precious affections — 2008 •Resembling or characteristic of a tart (confection).The custom of preparing rich, tartlike cheesecakes with eggs, mild fresh cheese, lemon, and often raisins or currants dates back centuries in Europe. — 2005 formsmore tartlike · most tartlike